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“We live in a ridiculous world and we can't help but engage in it ridiculously,” says Denis Gagne, the mastermind behind Real Funghi Comics—a statement that perfectly captures his humor.

Growing up on Kids in the Hall, Mel Brooks, and David L***h films, Denis developed a comedic sensibility deeply influenced by surrealism and satire. He constantly observes everyday absurdities, transforming them into quirky, unexpected comics that resonate with fans of the bizarre.

In Gagne’s world, even the darkest themes come with a smirk, and his comics offer a refreshing escape for anyone who enjoys laughing at life’s peculiarities.

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#1

Absurd comic by Dennis Gagne featuring a superhero humorously suggesting wealth-use to fight crime.

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Andrew Keir
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10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Superheroes aren't necessarily super-listeners ...

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We reached out to Denis, who shared what has changed since his last post on Bored Panda

“Quite a bit! I started my own website and it's getting good traffic. I've gotten published in some zines and I'm planning out my own comic book.”

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    Absurd comic by Dennis Gagne with unexpected twist ending featuring explosive device and humorous outcome.

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    Andrew Keir
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That explains why so many people I see are wearing really stupid T-shirts

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    We wanted to hear from Denis himself how he would describe the essence or theme behind his cartoons.

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    He wrote: “I think the essence of my cartoons are dark jokes in bright colors. I try my best to end most of them on a non sequitur or in just an unexpected fashion.”

    #4

    Absurd comic by Dennis Gagne featuring ice cream cones discussing existential thoughts with a spoon.

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    Lisa Crow
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this not the top-voted one? It's perfection.

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    #5

    Absurd comic by Dennis Gagne with unexpected ending involving military cats and a humorous Monday theme.

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    When asked about a typical day when the artist is working on a new comic, Denis commented: “Writing out an idea maybe takes the most time but the least amount of effort. I'll usually write out a rough outline of the joke and then it takes a day or two off and on of editing to plan its layout. From there it takes me a day or two on my iPad to draw it. The longest part is always the preparation.”

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    #6

    Absurd comic by Dennis Gagne showing a character encasing their head in cement to ignore the world's problems.

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    panther
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it will make it easier to get a job in the new administration.

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    #7

    Comics by Dennis Gagne featuring a person in a dung beetle costume with funny dialogue and unexpected ending.

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    Lotekguy
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Method actor. Respect.

    Every artist has bad ideas once in a while, therefore, we were wondering if Denis has ever scrapped a comic idea after starting it.

    “Yeah pretty often. When I first started drawing comics I'd draw everything I came up with and was rarely happy with the result. Nowadays, if I lose steam on an idea, I have less of a hard time abandoning it. Sometimes a joke or idea can seem great at first, but as you work on it I realize that it's not as good, the initial laugh it gives wears out,” shared the artist.

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    Lastly, Denis added: “Baker Street is peak rock saxophone. Salt and vinegar chips are trash. Travis Bickle is cringe.”

    #8

    Absurd comic by Dennis Gagne with unexpected twist; characters react humorously to meeting "Godot."

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    Lotekguy
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's fair.He's kept them waiting for decades.

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    #9

    Absurd comic by Dennis Gagne showing a spacewalk with an unexpected vacuum pun and a barking astronaut.

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    Andrew Keir
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shouldn't have said that. I should *not* have said that ..."

    #10

    Comic by Dennis Gagne: A dog swims in the Olympics, causing unexpected chaos and hilarious outcomes.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So much for dogged determination

    #11

    Absurd comic by Dennis Gagne showing a comical job interview with an unexpected, dramatic ending involving cartoon characters.

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    Bill Swallow
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, check the before-and-after family photos on the wall...

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    #12

    Comic by Dennis Gagne featuring a man dramatically reacting to a can with unexpected humor.

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    Corvus
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He kinda looks like an aged Beavis (from Beavis and Butt-head).

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    #13

    Absurd comic by Dennis Gagne showing a chess robot panicking during a match with unexpected humor.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For some people, winning is everything, especially if they can get away with it

    #14

    Comic by Dennis Gagne featuring a humorous robot scene with unexpected ending involving a blender.

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    Andrew Keir
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who knows what machines *really* want ?

    #15

    Comic by Dennis Gagne featuring characters discussing a failed starfish animorphing attempt with a humorous twist.

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    Andrew Keir
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    internal logic works out well. Just don't pry into the external logic ...

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    #16

    Absurd comic by Dennis Gagne featuring a conversation with a sentient coffee mug and unexpected twist.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good morning. I represent Bjork and we're going to sue you until your pips squeak

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    #17

    Comics by Dennis Gagne featuring a snail waking up to unexpected news headlines.

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    Admiralshallbethejudgeofthat
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you’re asking what year, it’s on the newspaper by the narrative box

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    #18

    Absurd comic by Dennis Gagne featuring Batman and the Riddler discovering the "Guess" room with a humorous twist.

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    Andrew Keir
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    " Just kill me, but spare me the tortuous explanations "

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    #19

    Comic by Dennis Gagne showing a character reacting humorously to a bizarre fish under the sea.

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    Andrew Keir
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's pretty much what the fish said, too ..

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    #20

    Comic by Dennis Gagne: character choking on pretzel, dramatic twist with dark figure savoring snack.

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    Claire Teasdale
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nicest thing he’s done for his subordinates ☺️

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    #21

    Comic by Dennis Gagne showing Parker Plainface expressing a rare opinion about Star Wars movies.

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    Comic by Denis Gagne showing a bear in a Santa suit roaring at a man, followed by a twist with Santa and a mall maul.

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    Andrew Keir
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Violence solves everything - though not necessarily in a good way

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    #23

    Comic by Dennis Gagne featuring Krampus humorously refusing to use sticks, with an unexpected twist.

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    Andrew Keir
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We can all be even better than our parents

    #24

    Absurd comic showing Spider-Men discussing origins, with a twist ending by Dennis Gagne.

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    Andrew Keir
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "That strain again, it had a dying fall"

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    #26

    Comic strip by Dennis Gagne with a toy action figure defying its role, humorously serving pizza slices.

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    #27

    Absurd comic by Dennis Gagne featuring a character encountering their "Wario version" with unexpected humor.

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    Andrew Keir
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, violence wins. Sigh ...

    #28

    Absurd comic by Dennis Gagne shows children wearing stockings to avoid flies, resembling hooligans.

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    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And today's moral is - stay indoors and play on your phone.

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    #29

    A duck in an absurd comic finds rubbing alcohol in a store with a humorous twist.

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    Denis Gagne's Real Funghi Comics encapsulate a unique blend of surrealism and satire, reminiscent of the diverse styles seen in other comic collections. For those who appreciate the quirky twists in humor, exploring the various storytelling techniques can offer an enlightening experience.

    You may find it intriguing to explore the innovative ways comics maintain their appeal over the years, similar to those by Nicholas Gurewitch's work in comedy evolution.